The Original Porsche Boxster (986): 2022 Hagerty Bull Market List Part 5 | Carfection 4K
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- The 986 Porsche Boxster is the cheapest way to get into Porsche ownership. But it won't be cheap for long! Before you rush to buy one, Henry Catchpole explains the mechanical niggles you should look out for 👀.
Read the full Hagerty article on the 2022 Bull Market List here bit.ly/3lYdmxF
The Hagerty UK Bull Market List is a collection of 10 cars that Hagerty thinks are going places over the next year. The original Porsche Boxster could be a car worth the investment in 2022.
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Some comments are funny. I can bet the people hating on this Boxster or this model in general never owned a Porsche.
I’ve owned every generation of Boxster, and currently have a 718 Spyder. But I started with the 2.5 featured here. Was my first Porsche. Fantastic cars. And I own a 911 also but I still love the Boxster.
718 Spyder is my reasonable dream car
I am very fortunate to have bought myself a black 986 soft top earlier this year! The owner was a kind Englishman, the car belonged to his wife before she passed away. Otherwise being a bit dusty, that car was mechanically still in excellent condition, even for a 20 year old car! We agreed on $11k, as he originally listed it for $12k. After inspection which came back excellent, I realized i could be sitting on a future classic! I highly recommend this car, i was originally looking at Z4’s and Miata’s. But i think i made the right choice instead! 20 years old, 68k miles on purchase, such a gem! 😊
I just picked up a 986 S about 6 months ago for 15k usd with 68k it’s absolutely incredible to drive as someone who isn’t a terribly skilled driver it provides just the right amount of power speed and handling for someone like me it puts a smile on my face every time I take a corner on a mountain road or floor it getting on the highway. As long as it keeps running it’s going to be in my garage for many years to come. This car won’t disappoint.
@@1Gaumer My mate has one and driving it is a total joy.
I have a 99 that I bought for 5K 2 years ago 82000 miles black with peanut butter interior slap some tires on it and a few other minor things and it's worth every penny it does get you into the Porsche brand
I’m currently looking at an 04 986 boxster base 5 speed manual black on black. For around 12k and 102k miles
Thank you for increasing the value of my car
Love my 2004 Boxster S. The last year of the 986 and I think the best of the bunch.
I bought the cheapest, crappiest 1998 2.5. It has a few dents and had a few faults too. I had no trouble fixing everything myself, it was fun to work on a qualifying car with zero rust. The car puts a huge smile on my face everytime I see it and drive it. Still has knackered AC, small dents and a few other things crapped out but I don't really care.
Great to own a 986 Boxster!!! This car will rock your driving experience!!!!
I love my 986S. Nothing else compares.
I bought one in 1999 and did 75,000 miles over the next 20 years. No problems...fabulous car.
I’m approaching 18 years owning a 1999 Forest Green Metalic Boxster. I’m the second owner after it’s initial four year lease and it’s still brilliant!! The sound of that 2.5 NA flat six above 4K is fantastic. I’ve lusted after the last two generations of Spyder but I can’t seem to part with this gen one Boxster!!
I don't blame you. Charming machines
As a Renault 4 owner, I can't express how delighted I am it will be featured. Perhaps I could one day trade it in for a boxster 🙊
I have to say I really regret selling my 986s for my 911. Such an underrated car.
I sold my 987 to scratch the 911 itch. I regretted it and bought another one this year. I kept the 911 but it hardly gets used. The Boxster is a much better driver’s car.
Brother in law sold his 987S to buy a 997.2 cab...no longer owns either but it's the Boxster he misses most!
Which generation 911 did you get?
The amount of people I've heard say the same thing.
Videos or this never happened.
Sorry, seen enough of these type of comments over decades lol.
I owned a 987 boxster. I loved that thing. When I had 1 kid I bought the airbag deactivation kit so I can install an infant car seat. Had to sell it since a second was on the way. Now I put both my kids in the back of my 997.
Well I have had my 2.7 986 for 11 years and love it, in fact it’s getting better with age.
We've owned our Boxster for 20 years! My wife and I love it. 👍😎
Fantastic! Tell us about your ownership story
Seems like a lot of haters. I bought a 2.7 last summer. It's exquisite. Has everything you need and nothing more. Surprisingly practical. Enough power to enjoy, without getting you into trouble. To all the haters.. give one a try. I adore it 🙂
It's a numbers game these days, i.e. bhp, 0-60, top speed. Never after going out in my lowly 2.5 do I ever get back home thinking the relative lack of power (by modern standards) has spoilt the experience.
@@JimBob_1975
Yup. DSG, Turbo, 4WD etc all have their place, but quite frankly I want to go slower, and enjoy the 'perception' of speed. The epitome of a modern classic surely? Alternative is an Elise, which I've also owned. I 100% wouldn't swap..
@@JimBob_1975 completely agree. I cant say I feel a need for any more power with my 2.7 987. Frankly, British roads don't need much more than what the Boxster offers.
Unless you're going on a track, I'd argue its even less fun to drive something more powerful because you don't even get to enjoy the acceleration before you're at the legal limit.
@@Ben-qq6jq Elise feels more like a candidate for a classic though.
It was an absolute revelation.
I'd love to drive one.
Only thing going for the 986 is the badge and the fact you're listening to Boxer 6 noises. Styling to me is hands down the Elise.
I'd like a Boxster if they stayed cheap but if you're talking Elise money for one, as an outsider I find it hard to dream about.
Dreaming on about an Elise atp.
Especially the S1. Such a looker.
@@Petrospect I had an S1 111S. The most disappointing car I've owned, which may surprise given their legendary status. It was a daily, so that may have skewed my view. Unreliable, leaked, boiling hot, crap cable operated gearbox, flakey build and damp right dangerous on anything but a dry road. Looked mega though.
Having a 2.5 for 8 years now, it's a real fun to drive and to escape from the every day routine.
Can I ask why you got specifically the 2.5? I quite like one of these but can't decide which to get. The S would be more fun but the base 2.5 might be more economical while still getting most of the experience..
@@thatcopenguy The 2.5 has all the sensory delights but without the added risk of engine failure. It is the lightest, it has the most durable engine. When I get in mine I always put the window down just enough so I can hear the engine start up. The sound is intoxicating. It is not fast, but with the sound and low driving position and practicality it is really all you could want. It also feels extremely well made. I consider it more fun to drive a lower powered car fast than a high powered car within speed limits.
I’ve had a 2003 2.7L base Boxster for about five years now. I’m a motorcyclist but this Boxster had really put a damper on biking! I’ve had work to do on it, it’s 18 years old so no surprise. Parts are not terribly expensive if you know where to look and working on the car is actually pretty easy for a capable shade tree mechanic.
For the money I’m not sure how you could beat the road going pleasure for the dollar!
Bought a 2004 Arctic Silver Boxster S with 18inch Turbo alloys earlier this year. Love it, so close to a 996 Carrera for 70 percent of the price.
I'm not a fan of Porsche but these are the best Porsche cars because they are actually affordable.
Nice to see you filming the older stuff as well. For those of you looking for an early boxster the 986 2.5 manual is the lightest boxster at 1250kgs,
So glad I got my 986 S earlier this year!!
So much car for the money
I just bought a 1999 Silver/Red 986 with factory hardtop in great condition from Westmont Porsche near Chicago as a garage-mate to my 2020 Cayman GT4. I absolutely love this car. So delicate and fun to drive. Even my wife who generally thinks my cars are too raw enjoys our top down drives by the beach in it. I wanted a first gen to get that more vintage look and feel. The red interior was available only by selecting the all leather option and it’s a really well built place to sit in. The seats are actually more comfortable than the GT4 (non-carbon) and my Civic Type R. With how crazy prices have become I still can’t believe how little I paid for a car that has gone through a Porsche dealers service center and got their seal of approval. If I can describe how it feels to drive, its like a smaller, open, slower, older version of my GT4, so yes, its a real Porsche.
very controversial, but the body style of the 986 is one of my favorites
Looking forward to the Tr6 , listed after one of those for years 👍🏻
Great review! I personally purchased my white 2004 986 three years ago, and settled on a price tag of $13K. Here in Alaska, these are very hard to find, but buying from the original owner, having 12,000 original miles, and having no modifications, I couldn't pass up the deal. Inspection from my local dealer came back flawless, and I even got offers from customers touring through the shop to buy upwards of $22K. Even for the money, I just couldn't justify letting it go.
The fact Porsche has spun attention back to the early models is extremely refreshing, including the PCCM Plus option to include Android Auto/Apple Carplay. It's great to see that you can still own a Porsche classic, and give it a modern feel.
Sure, it's not the 996, it's an H6 with ~217HP, it's viewed by the upper community as "the poor man's Porsche", but it handles beautifully, looks attractive, and sounds great.
Never disappointed.
These cars were like £2000 in 2019. The fact you can't find one for much less than £5000 now is slightly scary.
They’re going to run up in price for sure
I'm shocked at how cheap cars are in the UK. 2k really? They never went for under 10k€ where I live.
@@ruimpinho That's exactly what I thought, and 10k were crappy auto ones 😢
@@mattwillow7 true, good ones always went for 15-20. I’ve had one for over 11 years now and it’s worth the same as when we bought it. I could have bought almost 10 of them if I lived in the uk lol
In the Netherlands the average for a140k km (86k miles) car is around €20.000 (16.600GBP)
Im on my 2nd.had a 2.5 in silver and now I have a 3.2 s in black and love it .Big bang for your buck
Hello, how do you compare them, which is more fun? I am looking into one preferably S model, but 2.5 is lighter and has shorter gearbox...and cheaper to buy. Your thoughts? Thank you
This is the most beautiful sports car ever made
My wife bought a facelift '03 'S' 10 years ago and I love it. Basalt black with cinnamon extended leather and alu pack, lictronic xenon headlights, 18" carrera style wheels, big reds and the largest 260PS engine. It's frankly amazing to drive. With the the pandemic and my dogs at the last stage of their livesnow, we haven't driven it in a while, but we're going to get some good driving holidays out in it when we can.
In a world of speed limiters, computer intervention, electric motors and all that jazz, this really feels like an old school driving experience and I'm not sure we'll ever sell it to be honest.
I have a 98 Boxster here in Canada on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Had it for about 5 years driving it in the summer mainly. She needs a little work here and there but in beautiful shape. I just can't let her go lol
201 BHP? Yeah, maybe at top of Sierra Nevada....And having witnessed one doing 155mph on the Autobahn and 8:19 BTG I know these to be stronger than advertised. A car that really surprised me.
Had a 986s in very rare Arena red, manual with sports exhaust and 18” Carrera alloys back in 2003. Big mistake trading in for 2004 Carrera 4 cab 6sp a couple of years later, the 911 (996) had all the theatre but none of the fun as well as being a magnet for vandals.
Wow
I have a feeling that these will go the same route as the 996. Heavily underrated previously, still acceptably priced as of now, but they're going to jump in value in just a few years.
100% like the 911’s went from 10 to 50/60k
Good. Hopefully then the 2014 Boxsters will take the 986s price spot! 😁
My 1999 986 has 21k and original tyres yes it's mint 💎
I drove a 986 for 20 years and now have a 987 CS and 718 BGTS and it’s true they’re all awesome Porsches
Buy them before prices skyrockets! Love my boxster
2 months ago I bought a 2003 Boxster S (3.2l, 260bhp) thats got a great spec, has only done 60k miles, with a hard-top for £8,300. Having already owned a Mercedes SLK 3.5, and having driven a couple of Audi TT 3.2 Quattros, I can honestly say its by far the purest and most connected drive i've experienced. The balance of the mid-mounted engine and the confidence with which it holds the road is insane. I also looked at the BMW Z4 35i, which would have cost 50% more at around £12k and been guaranteed to depreciate. The value these cars represent is incredible, plus you get to own a Porsche.
Great collaboration!
Thank you! We rather enjoyed it
I don't know who says the engine is in the wrong place for a Porsche, but they certainly need to study a bit more on the history of Porsche, especially on their racing pedigree...
Exactly, Porsche no. 1 was mid-engined
I have a 986S with a 3.4 transplant, and a 996 Carrera and I love them both. The issues with the m96 are real, but vastly overstated. Best part is I bought them both for less than I'd pay for just the 996 now. They're easy to work on, tons of fun to drive, very practical daily drivers, and people love them.
Haven't been this pleased with a car since my Datsun Z cars.
The never did a 986 with a 3.4. Yours is probably a 987 3.4s
@jimmyjt16 no, I put a 3.4 from a 996 in it.
The Porch Boxter. With Heny Catpole.
Bought my 986s 52 plate back in 2010 and still going strong 👍
I can say that the main thing that got me to look at the Boxster was the ballooning price of Japanese rear-drive cars, it used to be you got an MR2 because it was as fast as a Boxster for less money, but now you can find Boxsters for about the same money with a far neater carfax, add to that factory rust protection, missing in most Japanese cars of that vintage, and you've got a winner.
Hot take: the best looking Porsche's are ones with runny-egg headlights, and in 5-10 years they will be desirable for that stated reason.
Always buy the S. Got into a 2000 986 S, in June 2020 for £4500. 85 k miles with a good history.
The best car journalist in 2021
I bought a 986 Porsche 2.7 for £4000 with 60k miles on the clock three years ago.
It led me into buying a 996 gen2.
I traded in the Boxster to buy the 911 and it took a while to get over letting go of the Boxster.
Great cars.... Buy one before it's too late.
I’ve had 3 x 911’s, and now have a Boxster s, I can say without bias, they are as good to grieve as a 911, they are brilliant
An important thing for people to know is that the fact this shares so many parts with a 911 is both a blessing and a curse.
You get so much of a 911 for so little money comparatively, but it means when nearly *anything* needs replacing, it's going to cost the same as a 911 that's worth at least double.
I've got a 987 and although they're affordable up front, repairs and replacements often sting a lot more given you're paying what a 911 owner pays for much of it.
I had a very early 2.5L 986, it's the only car I ever regret selling. I replaced it with a 996.1 C4 Aerokit which kinda sucked.
Some people like to look down on the Boxster because it's not a 911 but then lose their minds over an S2000. A 986 is basically a german equivalent, slightly less power but less weight too. The Boxster is a monster on a canyon road, the amount of speed you can carry through a corner and how early you can get back on the gas is hilarious. It's got amazing hydraulic steering, it's light, it can cruise comfortably at high speed with the top down (and have a conversation), it makes nice flat six sounds. It's very easy to work on too if you can turn a wrench.
If you are that worried about the IMS get an earlier car with a dual row, or replace it with a oil fed Pedro's garage unit for less than a grand.
These cars are VERY cheap to maintain. Takes regular oil, stuff like water pump are 200€ for OEM or 100€ for aftermarket. Oill filter is 10€, aux belt is 20€. Tires and brakes are cheap and they don't wear at all because car is light. It's even pretty good on fuel. Take for a gentle sunday drive and it will give you 7-8 Litres per 100km. Spare body parts are everywhere and cheap to get.
Thanks for the insight!
I had a friend with an SLK around the same time this came out, and the Porche blew it out of the water.
I guess you mean as a sportscar? Well, the SLK isnt one to start with... very different design philosophy.
I have been fortunate to own 9 Porsche over the years and still have 2, the 986S was one of the best, buy a good one now if you can.
Merry Christmas Mr Catchpole. Looking forward to your content in 2022 ✌
Get the 3.2 manual over this.
In Stuttgart, there is a Boxster mounted on a wall. The workers call it "The Jesus Boxster".
Because it saved Porsche.
And thanks to Toyota, they could finally build a car without spending 13 man-hours on a steering wheel - the same amount of man hours in a whole Ford Taurus, BTW!
The downside is that if you cover up the steering wheel logo in a Boxster, you feel like you are sitting in a Lexus, not a Porsche. Once you get moving though, that feeling quickly leaves.
Can't wait that Maserati
Most of the comments are missing the point I think, some are saying its looking dated or its ugly, nope its of its time and thats whats gunna make these soar as soon as these can be considered the weekend sports car/toy they will be 10k all day.
Bought my 99 986 for $8,100.00 in 2018. I replaced IMS bearing for peace of mind and for resale value. All in all I got Stuttgart craftsmanship for 10K. Cant beat it! Puts a smile on my face every time I drive her.
Got my 98 boxster as my first car 2 years ago. It's a wonderful experience!
The engine is in THE correct place for a Porsche because all the great racing Porsche racers from the glorious 550, the 904 to the 962 etc are all MID ENGINE cars only the 911 and 356 and before are rear engined, which is a bad idea for larger heavier and more powerful motors
Ugh I hate that people go to the next cheapest thing to try to flip it to make a buck then it's no longer cheap for regular people who want a nice driving experience on the cheap. These things were so cheap and for good reason but the prices already going up. Auto journalists don't help it either basically giving these investors free advertisment lol. All these fucking people treating everything like investments ruin the accessibility aspect that old cars used to offer once upon a time for working class auto enthusiasts. The craziest market is the Japanese import market tbh. People asking like $15+k for some ratty, automatic, nothing special civics lol. Once upon a time old cars were just old cars, where only a few people understood the appeal and the prices made sense. Low volume models and some highly desirable cars would pick up price but never like this. Expecting to see prices shoot up like they said pretty quick, like they did for the 924/944/928/968.
I have been offered a 2.5 R plate car in red with 68k on the clock for 5K and after watching this I think it’s a no brainer.
I NEED THIS CAR
The gearshift is from the 993, and the steering wheel and the seats. It is incredible how cheap these cars are.
After having had 3 x 911 and deciding I wasnt using them enough, I bought a 3.2s, to drive, they are great and no less enjoyable from a 911
I’m pretty sure boxster is a mix of boxer and roadster not speedster. I might be wrong though
Hmm I am not sure about the front lights on this generation Boxster (like the similar ones on the 996 911) , but this is still a superb car. Like the Cayenne, this pretty much saved Porsche :D.
You don’t like fried eggs? They look better in person but I agree
Zone industrial and boxter s - factory driver - nfs porsche 2000
I'm so happy I sold my mint (after elbow grease) 97' boxster last year to help with the down payment on my new home... happened with my 88' 325i as well, sold it right before the E30 boom. Whyyy!?!?!?! 😫😓
Hi, i know it s beeen years since this comment, but can you compare the e30 with the boxster? I'm debating to buy one of the two, i know they are very different but they are around the same price and i love both
@aldo4580 no worries at all! I'll share my opinion on each one, and hopefully that helps.
Boxster:
Much better looking in person. Very compact and low. Beautiful curves (fun to wash... not in a weird way lol). I'm not a convertible guy, but I always left the top down (looks way better) and loved the visibility and airflow. You sit nice and low in it, and it handles incredibly well - super flat and planted. The performance was mediocre, but the sound was intoxicating. The air ducts are on either side of the body, right behind you, so you get this throaty induction noise in each ear as you get on it. The whole thing is just a blast to drive - just get an S if you can. Everybody looks at it too. It's just a classic at this point. The frunk and trunk space was nice, comfortable seats and nicely laid out interior. Hidden cubby behind the headrests. Engine is a bit annoying to access, as it's under the soft top and an access cover. Headlights are super expensive and almost always have a yellow/burnt interior from the HID bulbs, which sucks given the replacement cost. Everything is somewhat expensive on that car, really, but very reliable. The IMS bearings weren't really an issue for the first gens as well, so no worries there. Overall, I highly recommend getting one as they are fantastic value at their current price. It was the car I regret selling the most.
The E30:
Such an iconic, cult classic vehicle. It will forever increase in value. It's a very mod-friendly vehicle if you're into that. Smells like crayons inside (like most 80s/90s german cars from their waxy sound deadening). The reverse opening hood is cool - dodge viper/corvette vibes. Handling is decent, but feels like an economy car - perched up and a bit of body roll. Power is meh, less than the boxster. It didn't really encourage getting on the throttle much, but that can be fixed with cams and other upgrades. Just not that much of a performance engine out of the box - feels old timey. Everyone loves it though. Lots of comments wherever I'd park, thumbs up, smiles etc. More than the boxster. Got kind of annoying after a while lol. It's very rgonomic, much like the acura integras I've had. Very small with great visibility. Just kind of a classic vehicle, but as far as value goes, it's mostly hype. I would never pay over 5k for one as they are just not worth it. Mind you, it's not a bad investment, but you won't enjoy it nearly as much as you would the boxster unless you throw a bunch of money at it.
Hopefully all of that helps lol. I'd go for the boxster if I had to do it again, but certainly the S as you'll want the extra 40hp (I believe). E30 is just a bit like a granny car stock, while the boxster is a true sports car. Just feels much more special.
@@kc550 thanks for taking your time to reply, i had to ask because you seem like the only person taht have owned both ahaha.
Your comment is very important to me.
Just to add a few points: i imagined a lot of what you said and i understand that the boxster is just better in everything... one of the mayor pros of the e30 here in Italy is that you dont have to pay the annual tax and the insurance is just 150 euro per year since it has more than 30 years, whereas the boxster comes at 500 euro per year to tax plus 450 to insure it.
Price wise a boxster S would cost around 16k while an e30 around 13k.
So the big difference is mainly in the tax/insurance and maintenence i guess.
You had a boxster S? A lot of people seems to suggest to get the 2.5 since it's lighter and it is just enough, i am more interested in the S, but there are a lot of different models/years, would you suggest the first S verison or the later ones?
Thanks a lot and sorry for my english not at the top ahaha
I am shopping for a pre 2003 986 S - must have amber indicators and 17" wheels - original is always best IMHO
The Ultimate History of Porsche gives the HP as 204 not 201. Good to see you got the origin of the name correct though.
Correction: The name is a combination of "Boxer" and "Roadster" (not speedster as stated).
Wizard is fooling us more by saying that is a boxster S. It's actually a 2.7 gen 2 base 986. Boxster S has red calipers, white guage cluster dials, 6 speed manual and twin pipe exhaust.
Sadly, in New Zealand, even the original 2.5-litre cars have not fallen to decent prices yet.
The cheapest Boxster in the country is on sale for $16,000 or 8,000 GBP.
Better to save some more, and buy a 996, in manual, which definitely will appreciate much harder than any Boxster.
Better yet, buy a 996 Turbo - 2/3rds of a 959 but with a stiffer and better-looking body shell, and much better software and interior. It is the supercar bargain of the century.
People, if you live in a Country where it costs less than 10K (€/£/$), and you earn 30K/year, without main compromises, just buy it, love it, enjoy... Why would you through similar money at anything else?! I am 48, living in Portugal. Here they cost 17K €+. And most of us ear less than 25K. Also have family, kids I need to drive to school. I wouldn't think twice if I could afford two cars, was single or my kids were already grown up.
Which raceway is this?
Perhaps the truest Porsche of them all. After all, there was no GT3 RSFGJDGHKASDFSDFGNSA 356, was there.
Unfortunately its wheelbase is a little too long for my eyes, compared to the original concept and the 996, spoiling its lines slightly.
I had a go of a customer of mine's Boxster special edition. I gave him a fright when I came in to a roundabout trying to brake but with such a tight pedal box my foot was also on the accelerator. Dipping the clutch helped me slow, but sent the revs through the roof too! He later reported he then did the very same...
Found the gearing of the Boxster to be too tall too. If it had a shorter final drive it would have been much better, much more fun. As it was, the Subaru WRX I had was quicker and more fun (I think at that time I may not have had the Prodrive Performance Pack installed - it made it even more drivable).
Is it just me who noticed the spelling mistake in the thumbnail?
This I understand. The 944 not so much
A Maserati Cambiocorsa on the list??? wow
Disappointing you didn't look under the bonnit mull over the engine a bit for the camera.
Where was this filmed tho ??? 🤔
TRAC MON, ANGLESEY, UK .
Well worth the long drive ( especially via Snowdonia!!) Amazing views ,as long as its not misty/cloudy .
@@kitsfishytailsgillfin6541 epic! 🙌
I owned one for 4 and half years from 2009. They are plagued with issues, especially suspension parts. Things WILL fail constantly, like the Windows regulators, CV boots, coffin joints. Unless you want to potter to the Bingo and back at the weekend you should avoid these like the plague. Money pits. They are cheap for a reason. The 987s are even worse.
There is NO better sports car for the money, whichever budget you have. From a sub 10k 2.5 all the way to the mighty Spyder.
Please keep them affordable.
Like.
Which race track is this?
Trac Môn Anglesey Circuit
poor man's porsche = best kept secret
your videos are under watched
I think it's the combination of boxer and roadster. Boxster.
I owned one of these cars 20 years ago. I sheered the flywheel doing dumb stuff like, donuts, clutch drop launches etc... This destroyed the transmission, that was a costly mistake.
I know someone that paid GBP1000 for a 2.5 earlier this year. Prices for cars have gone mad lately.
All these Bargain Boxster videos doing the rounds. As it's 2021 (well, 22 now) the Boxster is basically 25 years old.
I mean, yes it was a cool car that tried to push design 15 years ago but sadly the Digital and tech age beared down upon it and gave it the cold-shoulder. I think it's well worth spending on the 2014 specific model Boxsters. Quite a bit more; but a whole whole new World of fun.
No Japanese car?
..yeah they were a bit of a BOX those early ones
S2000 was light years ahead during the same period.
BMW Z3 M Roadster !!!